Sempra Energy Foundation

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Who We Are

The Sempra Energy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation based in San Diego, California, USA.  The foundation was founded by Sempra Energy, a Fortune 250 energy services company that serves the largest customer base of any energy utility in the United States. With 13,600 employees worldwide, the Sempra Energy companies develop energy infrastructure, operate utilities, and provide related products and services to more than 24 million consumers worldwide.

Our Philosophy

We were founded on the principle that we can help make a difference by creating innovative partnerships in our communities to produce sustainable and responsible change. We are dedicated to investing in creative ideas and innovative approaches that can result in high-impact change in the following areas:

 

• Sustainability and the advancement of new environmental and energy technologies;
• Infrastructure development and improvement; and  
• Support for people and communities in need. 

We embrace innovative ideas that couple the passion of our employees with opportunities to support sustainable, measurable community-based change.